Download.NET Framework 4 and Visual Studio 2010

Yesterday Microsoft released Visual Studio 2010 RTM and .NET Framework 4, which are now offered for download. Both .NET 4 and Visual Studio 2010 brings significant improvements compared to their previous versions.

.NET Framework 4:

The .NET Framework 4 is Microsoft’s comprehensive and consistent programming model for building applications that have visually stunning user experiences, seamless and secure communication, and the ability to model a range of business processes.

The .NET Framework 4 works side by side with older Framework versions. Applications that are based on earlier versions of the Framework will continue to run on the version targeted by default.

.NET Framework 4 new features and improvements:

Improvements in Common Language Runtime (CLR) and Base Class Library (BCL)

Innovations in the Visual Basic and C# languages, for example statement lambdas, implicit line continuations, dynamic dispatch, and named/optional parameters.

Improvements in Data Access and Modeling

Enhancements to ASP.NET

Improvements in Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)

Improvements to Windows Workflow (WF) that enable developers to better host and interact with workflows

Improvements to Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) such as support for WCF Workflow Services enabling workflow programs with messaging activities, correlation support

Innovative new parallel-programming features such as parallel loop support, Task Parallel Library (TPL), Parallel LINQ (PLINQ), and coordination data structures which let developers harness the power of multi-core processors.

Download: Microsoft .NET Framework 4

Download : .NET Framework 4 offline Installer(32 & 64 bit))

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About Visual Studio 2010

Visual Studio 2010 provides a great deal of enhancements for developers to make it easier to develop applications including a new editor which now uses the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and multiple monitor support. Visual Studio 2010 represents a major investment by Microsoft to provide developers with the best tools for developing applications targeting the latest Microsoft releases such as Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Phone 7, and Windows Azure.

Download : Visual Studio 2010 Full Free Trail version

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[via Windows Blog]